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Thru-beam sensor (pair) OBE15M-18GK40A-SE0

OBE15M-18GK40A-SE0
  • Short design in M18 plastic housing
  • Not sensitive to ambient light
  • Degree of protection IP67
  • Very high detection range

Please note: All product-related documents, such as certificates, declarations of conformity, etc., which were issued prior to the conversion under the name Pepperl+Fuchs GmbH or Pepperl+Fuchs AG, also apply to Pepperl+Fuchs SE.

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Datasheet excerpt: Technical data of  OBE15M-18GK40A-SE0

Product Description
Thru-beam sensor (pair)
System components
EmitterOBE15M-18GK40A-S
ReceiverOBE15M-18GK40A-E0
General specifications
Effective detection range0 ... 15 m
Threshold detection range21 m
Light sourceLED
Light typemodulated visible red light
Diameter of the light spotapprox. 110 mm at 1 m
Opening angleapprox. 2.9 °
Optical facelateral
Ambient light limitEN 60947-5-2 10000 Lux
Functional safety related parameters
MTTFd838 a
Mission Time (TM)20 a
Diagnostic Coverage (DC)0 %
Indicators/operating means
Operation indicatorLED green:
on - power on
flashing (4 Hz) - short circuit
Function indicatorReceiver: Yellow LED:
Permanently lit - light path clear
Permanently off - object detected
Flashing (4 Hz) - insufficient operating reserve
Electrical specifications
Operating voltage10 ... 30 V DC
Ripplemax. 10 %
No-load supply current< 25 mA
Protection classIII
Output
Switching typeQ - Pin4: NPN normally open / dark-on
Signal output1 NPN output, short-circuit protected, reverse polarity protected, open collector
Switching voltagemax. 30 V DC
Switching currentmax. 100 mA , resistive load
Voltage drop≤ 1.5 V DC
Switching frequency500 Hz
Response time≤ 1 ms
Conformity
Product standardEN 60947-5-2
Approvals and certificates
UL approvalE87056 , cULus Listed , class 2 power supply , type rating 1
Ambient conditions
Ambient temperature-40 ... 60 °C (-40 ... 140 °F)
Storage temperature-40 ... 70 °C (-40 ... 158 °F)
Mechanical specifications
Degree of protectionIP67
Connection2 m fixed cable
Material
HousingPC (Polycarbonate)
Optical facePMMA
CablePVC
Massapprox. 56 g per device
Dimensions
Length53.4 mm
Diameter18 mm
Thread sizeM18

Classifications

SystemClasscode
ECLASS 13.027270901
ECLASS 12.027270901
ECLASS 11.027270901
ECLASS 10.0.127270901
ECLASS 9.027270901
ECLASS 8.027270901
ECLASS 5.127270901
ETIM 9.0EC002716
ETIM 8.0EC002716
ETIM 7.0EC002716
ETIM 6.0EC002716
ETIM 5.0EC002716
UNSPSC 12.139121528

Details: OBE15M-18GK40A-SE0

Function

The optical sensors of this series have an M18 threaded housing that is optionally available in plastic or metal.

The sensors are robust and versatile.

Focusing on the essential requirements simplifies selection and commissioning, saving time and costs.

Design / Simulation: OBE15M-18GK40A-SE0

Language Selection:
CADLanguageFile TypeFile Size
CAD 3-D / CAD 3-DALLSTP961 KB
CAD 3-D additional / CAD 3-D additionalALLSTP961 KB
CAD Portal / CAD PortalALLLINK---
CAE
CAE EPLAN Data Portal / CAE EPLAN Data PortalALLLINK---
CAE EPLAN macro EDZ / CAE EPLAN Makro EDZALLEDZ74 KB

Approvals: OBE15M-18GK40A-SE0

Language Selection:
CertificatesCertificate No.LanguageFile TypeFile Size
Canada USA UL Ordinary LocationUL-US-L87056-11-41301991-3 / UL-CA-L87056-31-41301991-3ALLPDF1806 KB
Declaration of Conformity
EU Declaration of Conformity (P+F) / EU-Konformitäterklärung (P+F)DOC-5797ALLPDF308 KB
UK Declaration of Conformity (P+F) / UK-Konformitäterklärung (P+F)DOC-5815ALLPDF312 KB

Associated Products: OBE15M-18GK40A-SE0

Accessories

Mounting flange, 18 mm, Retainer for all cylindrical sensors with M18 thread, Simple installation and exact setting, Large sensing range (max. 20 mm)fa

Universal mounting bracket for cylindrical sensors with a diameter of 5 ... 30 mmfa
Mounting Bracket with swivel nutfa
Plastic mounting adapter, 18 mmfa
Mounting aid for round steel ø 12 mm or sheet 1.5 mm ... 3 mmfa
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